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Belgian police officer killed in Brussels knife attack

Motive of assault under investigation.

Friday, 11 Nov 2022 07:00 AM

Belgian police officer killed in Brussels knife attack

100,000 civil servants latest to join UK strikes

Union bosses demand a 10% pay rise to match the country’s high inflation rate.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 11:59 PM

100,000 civil servants latest to join UK strikes

China’s leaders recommit to ‘unswerving’ zero-Covid policy

This comes as the country reports nearly 9,000 infections today, its biggest wave of locally transmitted cases in six months.         

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 11:20 PM

China’s leaders recommit to ‘unswerving’ zero-Covid policy

Apple limits file-sharing for Chinese iPhone users after anti-govt protest

Update to AirDrop function sets 10-minute window to receive files from non-contacts.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 10:40 PM

Apple limits file-sharing for Chinese iPhone users after anti-govt protest

KFC apologises for Kristallnacht chicken promotion

Fast food chain blames blunder on ‘error in system’.         

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 10:00 PM

KFC apologises for Kristallnacht chicken promotion



Indonesia blames 2021 jet crash on mechanical issues, pilot complacency

Transport safety committee blames lack of regulation for pilots’ poor skill in reacting to malfunctions.         

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 09:20 PM

Indonesia blames 2021 jet crash on mechanical issues, pilot complacency

South Korea coach confirms Son will be in World Cup squad

Paul Bento does not say if the team captain would be fit for Nov 24 match against Uruguay.         

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 08:40 PM

South Korea coach confirms Son will be in World Cup squad

Mongolia sells more coal to China as world shuns polluting fuel

Despite promises to be carbon neutral by 2060, Beijing orders extra 300 million tonnes to meet demand.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 08:00 PM

Musk ‘kills’ new Twitter label, hours after launch

Platform’s new owner says it will ‘do lots of dumb things in coming months’.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 07:20 PM

Musk ‘kills’ new Twitter label, hours after launch

Ukraine cautious as Russia orders troops out of Kherson

Zelensky believes withdrawal is a strategic feint by Moscow.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 06:40 PM

Ukraine cautious as Russia orders troops out of Kherson

Paul Allen’s art collection tops US$1 billion at Christie’s

Georges Seurat’s 1888 work ‘Les Poseuses, Ensemble (small version)’ most expensive piece.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 06:00 PM

Paul Allen’s art collection tops US$1 billion at Christie’s

Taliban bans women from parks and funfairs in Afghan capital

Government blames women for habitually breaking segregation rules.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 05:20 PM

Taliban bans women from parks and funfairs in Afghan capital

Fear and fortitude in Uganda’s Ebola epicentre

Kassanda and Mubende have been under a lockdown since mid-October.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 04:40 PM

Fear and fortitude in Uganda’s Ebola epicentre

Philippines beats growth forecast despite soaring inflation

Performance driven by increased spending on restaurants, hotels and travel, as well as investment.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 04:00 PM

Philippines beats growth forecast despite soaring inflation

Pay strike set to paralyse Paris metro

Nearly every line would be shut down or operate with only limited rush-hour service.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 03:20 PM

Pay strike set to paralyse Paris metro


Putin will not attend G20 summit in Bali

Russian president could participate virtually, programme still being worked out, embassy official says.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 02:40 PM

Putin will not attend G20 summit in Bali

Mendy denies being a ‘danger to women’ during rape trial

Jury hears accused's Manchester flat Cheshire home were used for lockdown-busting parties during pandemic.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 02:00 PM

Mendy denies being a ‘danger to women’ during rape trial

DeSantis wins Florida in landslide, setting stage for 2024 run

Governor says he has 'rewritten the political map'.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 01:20 PM

DeSantis wins Florida in landslide, setting stage for 2024 run

Bao Tong, Chinese ex-official turned dissident, dead at 90

Vocal Beijing critic spent much of the past three decades under home surveillance or in prison.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 12:40 PM

Bao Tong, Chinese ex-official turned dissident, dead at 90

Insurance giant Allianz reports Q3 profits

Strong performance by property and casual division.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 12:00 PM

Insurance giant Allianz reports Q3 profits

Facebook owner Meta to lay off 11,000 workers

US company is also fending off Chinese-owned TikTok, the now dominant social media for younger users.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 11:20 AM

Facebook owner Meta to lay off 11,000 workers

Biden says Musk’s foreign ties ‘worthy’ of scrutiny

Questions abound over Saudi acquisition of a stake in Twitter.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 10:40 AM

Biden says Musk’s foreign ties ‘worthy’ of scrutiny

US stocks tumble as market digests election results, crypto upheaval

Key New York indexes end in a sea of red.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 10:00 AM

US stocks tumble as market digests election results, crypto upheaval

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance calls off acquisition of FTX

World's biggest cryptocurrency platform says 'issues are beyond our control or ability to help'.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 09:20 AM

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance calls off acquisition of FTX

Hackers demand US$10 million for stolen Australia health records

Medibank has repeatedly refused to pay.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022 08:40 AM

Hackers demand US$10 million for stolen Australia health records